Online BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice

Health care is seeing an industry-wide demand for advanced practice nurses trained at the doctoral level due to the changing landscape, drive for improved patient outcomes, and a shortage of qualified nurses. If you’re an RN with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and ready to take your career to a higher level, the Regis Doctor of Nursing Practice can prepare you for advanced nursing practice.

Why choose the Regis online BSN to DNP?

Regis is a leading Catholic, co-ed university whose mission is to prepare students to succeed in our evolving, global world. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph, at Regis, you’ll benefit from our experienced faculty dedicated to helping you evaluate the theoretical basis for nursing, using evidence from research and theory to enhance delivery of quality health care and enabling you to reach the top level of nursing you desire.

Reputation for Academic Excellence
Our online BSN to DNP program offers the same level of values-based education and student support as our highly regarded on-campus program with the added flexibility working nurses like you need to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Supportive Environment
We’re here to support you. With several levels of student support and a flexible learning environment, we’re breaking down the barriers that often prevent bright minds from reaching their full potential.

Dedication to Social Justice
Our commitment to social justice and lifelong learning isn’t summed up in one lecture; it’s woven into each course. Our BSN to DNP online degree is designed to help you promote lasting change in health care while always looking toward the future.

Online BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice at a Glance

The online BSN to DNP program is open to baccalaureate-prepared RNs with the drive to pursue an advanced practice career. Regis has designed our online BSN to DNP program with five areas of concentration, allowing you to focus on your specific professional interests:

Pediatrics (PNP)
Focus on a variety of health needs and issues in a pediatric setting.

Family (FNP)
Develop skills and knowledge to work with every age in a family practice environment.

Women’s Health (WHNP)
Learn to care for women at all life stages, including primary care, gynecological and obstetrical healthcare needs.

Adult Gerontology (AGNP)
Learn about chronic illness and aging, including polypharmacy management, palliative care, and end of life considerations.

Top Jobs for Doctors of Nursing Practice

By 2020, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has recommended that the DNP be required for advanced practice nursing. Similarly, the Future of Nursing report issued by the Institute of Nursing has called for nurses to take on greater responsibility to handle the growing number of patients requiring care. An online Doctor of Nursing Practice can put you at the forefront of health care, prepared to take on high-level positions and help meet the rising demand. Some of the nursing jobs and average salaries your DNP from Regis can prepare you for include:

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

$97,697

Provide patient care to those with mental and psychiatric health issues, as well as substance abuse issues, working in mental health clinics, hospitals, and rehab facilities. (Payscale.com)

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

$83,442

Work closely with geriatric patients to help them manage and overcome various conditions and illnesses. (Payscale.com)

Pediatric NursePractitioner

$84,579

Work with children in an intensive care or clinical environment, providing specialized levels of care. (Payscale.com)

Family NursePractitioner

$88,648

Family nurse practitioners perform many of the same functions as physicians. They diagnose, treat, prescribe medicines, and can even serve as primary care providers. (Payscale.com)

Women’s HealthNurse Practitioner

$85,730

Deliver comprehensive health care to women throughout their lifespan, with an emphasis on reproductive and gynecologic health needs. (Payscale.com)

5 Reasons to earn your online DNP

#1

You want to teach the next generation of nurses

#2

You have a passion for top-notch clinical care

#3

You want to move the profession forward

#4

You want to improve health care

#5

Great ROI – the average salary for a DNP graduate is $95,000*

*Monster.com

Nurse practitioners rank #2 in the 100 Best Jobs by U.S. News & World Report.

Online BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice Curriculum:Designed for You.

Go from BSN to DNP in as few as 36 months through our online BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice option. There are three start times per year: Fall, Spring, and Summer.

Curriculum includes:

NU601 Nursing Theory

NU605 Concepts in Nursing Leadership

NU629 Health Promotion – Disease Prevention

HP609 Health Policy, Politics and Perspectives

BI612 Advanced Pathophysiology

NU641 Advanced Clinical Pharmacology

NU650 Advanced Health Assessment

NU623 Regulatory Issues: Nurse Leadership

NU668 Roles and Issues in APN

NU716 Cultural Perspectives in Health Care

NU713 Epidemiology / Biostatistics

NU726 Advanced Research Methods for EBP I

NU710 Informatics in Healthcare

NU727 Advanced Research Methods for EBP II

NU740 Scholarly DNP Project I

NU741 Scholarly DNP Project II

NU742 Scholarly DNP Project III

NU743 Scholarly DNP Project IV

NU742X Clinical Seminar

NU743X Clinical Seminar

Concentration Areas

Pediatrics (PNP)

Family (FNP)

Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP)

Women’s Health (WHNP)

Adult Geriatrics (AGNP)

Concentration Courses

Pediatrics (PNP)

Choose 1 of 3*

NU 661* Care of the Childbearing Women

NU 670* Teaching & Learning Seminar in Nurse Education

NU 635* Complementary Therapy

NU 664A Clinical Concentration Course (300 clinical Hours)

NU 665A Clinical Concentration Course (300 Clinical Hours)

Adult Gerontology (AGNP)

NU 664E Clinical Concentration Course (300 Clinical Hours)

NU 665E Clinical Concentration Course (300 Clinical Hours)

HP 626 Political, Financial and Social Issues in Gerontology

Women’s Health (WHNP)

NU 664D Clinical Concentration Course (300 Clinical Hours)

NU 665D Clinical Concentration Course (300 Clinical Hours)

NU 661 Care of the Childbearing Woman

Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP)

NU 643 Psychopharmacology

NU 664C Clinical Concentration Course (300 Clinical Hours)

NU 665C Clinical Concentration Course (300 Clinical Hours)

NU 646 Theory and Practice of Contemporary Psychotherapies

Family (FNP)

Choose 1 of 3*

NU 661* Care of the Childbearing Women

NU 670* Teaching & Learning Seminar in Nurse Education

NU 635* Complementary Therapy

NU 664B Clinical Concentration Course (300 Clinical Hours)

NU 665B Clinical Concentration Course (300 Clinical Hours)

Admission Requirements

BSN degree from regionally accredited institution and accredited nursing program

Active unencumbered RN license

Two letters of recommendation

Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

Resume and 2 essays

No GRE required

About Regis

As a leader in education, Regis is dedicated to offering programs with a holistic view of health care that are designed for the future of the field. Through cutting-edge coursework, industry-active faculty members, and an array of majors and graduate programs, Regis has been able to positively impact the educational community, health care landscape, and personal lives of students nationwide. When you choose Regis, you join a closely knit community with big university benefits. As a Regis student, you have the opportunity to build a solid foundation, lasting professional connections, and the specialized expertise you need to expand your skills and perspective. Prepare to enter the workplace confidently with an education of the highest standard.

Let’s move forward.

Wherever you are in your career and wherever you want to be, look to Regis for a direct path no matter your education level. Fill out our form to learn more about our program options or to get started on your advanced degree today.

Learn More about our Online BSN-DNP

Regis College, founded in 1927, is a multifaceted Catholic University in Greater Boston with 2,000 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in the arts, sciences, and health professions devoted to engagement, service, and advancement in the global community. Regis College offers majors and graduate/professional programs to prepare students for in-demand fields such as nursing, health, public service, education, and business communication.

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Accreditation

Regis is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

M.S. in Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, ACEN.

Regis Online Bachelor of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CWSE).

Regis Online Master of Social Work program is currently in pre-candidacy for accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation

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Rankings

Named a “Best Regional College” by The Princeton Review

Named an Apple Distinguished School

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Program Details – BSN to DNP

BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice

Tuition

$875 per credit hour

$165 Nursing Clinical fee for Castle Branch

Admission Requirements
Before being considered for admission, degree-seeking students should schedule an application appointment with their personal Admissions Advisor to discuss the application requirements and process. Schedule an appointment here: http://online.regiscollege.edu/vcita-nursing/. After your appointment, your advisor will email you the application forms and link to Regis’ online application system, where you will submit the following forms and materials.

1. Undergraduate Degree Requirement and Transcripts
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from any regionally accredited institution of higher education. Applicants are required to provide official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions, or the international equivalent if applicable. Proof of current unencumbered RN licensure is also required.

2. Application Form
All applicants must submit an online application form. Your Admissions Advisor will provide you the link to the online application form for Regis’ online BSN to DNP program, along with specific instructions on how to complete the application.

3. Application Fee
All applicants must submit a nonrefundable application fee of $65 (payable online via secure server). The fee must be paid by credit card or electronic check before application submission. Applications submitted without an application fee will not be processed. Fees are subject to change without notice; the fee cannot be waived or deferred.

4. Current Resume
Submit online with application.

5. Personal Statement
Submit online with application. Describe career and professional goals and why you are applying to Regis College’s BSN to DNP program (500 word minimum). For more details, please speak to your Admissions Advisor before submitting your application.

6. Recommendations
Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation (to be uploaded directly by each reference) to the online application site.

7. Entrance Examinations
Standardized examinations not required.

Curriculum includes:

NU601 Nursing Theory

NU605 Concepts in Nursing Leadership

NU629 Health Promotion – Disease Prevention

HP609 Health Policy, Politics and Perspectives

BI612 Advanced Pathophysiology

NU641 Advanced Clinical Pharmacology

NU650 Advanced Health Assessment

NU623 Regulatory Issues: Nurse Leadership

NU668 Roles and Issues in APN

NU716 Cultural Perspectives in Health Care

NU713 Epidemiology / Biostatistics

NU726 Advanced Research Methods for EBP I

NU710 Informatics in Healthcare

NU727 Advanced Research Methods for EBP II

NU740 Scholarly DNP Project I

NU741 Scholarly DNP Project II

NU742 Scholarly DNP Project III

NU743 Scholarly DNP Project IV

NU742X Clinical Seminar

NU743X Clinical Seminar

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Licensure Disclosure

The Master of Science in Nursing program is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and satisfies the requirements for nursing licensure in Massachusetts. Requirements for licensure, however, vary by state. If you are interested in professional licensure in another state, please know that some states have additional licensure directives. Please check with the appropriate nurse licensing agency in the state where you intend to practice.